How To Cut Tile With An Angle Grinder

A grinder with a diamond blade is all you need to do most tile jobs. There are other tools that can make the job easier but if you just have a few small jobs to do, it's more than capable. I will show you a few examples including straight cuts, round cuts, holes, etc. The last cut out is a receptacle or outlet hole that you would have to cut for back splash installations.
Using a grinder is very dusty! Cut outside or a well ventilated area.
Wear all the proper safety gear - eye and ear protection and a dust mask!
#diy #tile #grinder
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[@kellydarlington7125]

I'm so impressed by this video!

[@josevictorino.9343]

Awesome thanks

[@marcoarocha2474]

Short and efficient video...good teaching job. How do I use the grinder on a very hard 24x24 large tile

[@BrentDarlington]

Thanks! New blade, use a damp sponge 🧽 and touch the blade as you cut to keep the blade cool. Sometimes it's better to use a wet saw. Should be able to rent one pretty cheap.

[@BrentDarlington]

Don't be like me and forget to wear a dust mask! Using a grinder to cut tile is very dusty. Eye and ear protection too!

[@123a-o5d]

is the cut better if you soak the tile first?

[@BrentDarlington]

Soaking the tile won't do anything. You can use a wet sponge and squeeze water out near the blade while you cut.

[@supejc]

By far, the best tile video. Practical information from a professional. Thank you

[@BrentDarlington]

Thanks!

[@argonaut6386]

Great video but please put a guard on that grinder. When a diamond cutting disc breaks and embeds itself in your face youre going to feel it 👍

[@BrentDarlington]

Ok, thanks

[@LonghornWorkshop]

I have some tiling coming up so this is good to know.
Oh and you make it look easy....

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Good job on those small cuts and the curved cuts, well outside my ability with a grinder!

[@BrentDarlington]

Practice makes perfect! I've messed up a few tiles over the years, just add a bit to the "waste factor" lol

[@mart525252]

Thanks Brent. Every tips in one single video. Congrats.

[@BrentDarlington]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@leeworswick2063]

Put a guard on your grinder 👎 you get a kick back an that blade snaps you will know about it, that's from experience

[@BrentDarlington]

Thanks

[@paulmaxwell8851]

These blades cannot 'snap'. They're steel. Yes, the thin composite cut-off wheels we use for cutting metals like rebar can explode, and I always use a guard AND a face-shield with them. Always. In this case, the real danger is dust, dust which can cause serious lung damage over time.

[@assansworld8875]

What's the name of the blade please

[@BrentDarlington]

It's just a diamond blade for cutting tile. Doesn't really matter which one or which brand if you don't cut tile everyday. Don't buy a cheap one, mid grade is fine.

[@chrisandrew852]

great info!... thank you.

[@BrentDarlington]

Thanks!

[@antoniiocaluso4387]

Thanks for the show*. Can you reply on a problem, please? Just cut 24x24 porcelain, like you on plyw'd. Snapper wasn't handy so ripped using a grinder. Well...the back rotation kept chipping the face edge! Grrr. Tried angling the blade top2bottom & front2back & towards/away from edge. Nothing worked. Advice, please.
*better if you: 1. filmed closer to the actual work. 2. kept the guard on. 3. used a face mask, cause breathing your whole life long is a good thing! )))

[@BrentDarlington]

Maybe new or better wheel. Maybe cutting a bit too fast. Sometimes I will do a light score with the blade and then cut through. Might need to try a wet saw. Might be the tile that's the problem and will always be chippy. You can sand up the chips a bit with a tile stone if you can't completely get rid of them.

[@marccas10]

Never saw anyone cut such a small hole with a grinder? There was no trickery? I only ask because I would rather use that than a pipe hole cutter.

[@BrentDarlington]

You have to do most of it from the back of the tile which can be tricky. A diamond hole saw is better but if you only need to do one hole not worth the extra cost.

[@marccas10]

@@BrentDarlington cheers pal.

[@mitch3714]

You must have all kinds of tile dust in your nostrils.

[@BrentDarlington]

Daily

[@mitch3714]

@@BrentDarlington lol

[@gusbub13]

Useful. Thanks

[@BrentDarlington]

Glad it was helpful!

[@irfansheikh2846]

excellent video

[@BrentDarlington]

Thank you very much!

[@couchpotatoe3204]

You are extremely skilled with the grinder. Never seen anyone cut such a small hole in tile with one like you did. Well done.
Silica dust will certainly kill you. Please wear an n95 mask or better.

[@chompyb]

Jeez! No safety glasses, no dust mask, no hand protection, no guard on the blade, work not secured - this video is a compendium of safety errors and should be taken down RUclips.

[@BrentDarlington]

You're right. Sorry. I will call RUclips. Keep up the good fight